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Abdallah Fawaz1, Mouhamad Suliman1, Mor Robin1
1Rheumatic Diseases Unit, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
Canadian Geriatrics Journal : CGJ
|September 5, 2024
Summary
Fibromyalgia in older adults significantly impacts quality of life and increases disability. This study highlights poorer outcomes and higher medication use in geriatric patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Limited research exists on Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) effects in the elderly.
- FMS significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) and medication use in geriatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of FMS on QOL in patients aged 65 and older.
- To compare symptom severity and drug usage between FMS and non-FMS geriatric patients.
Main Methods:
- 80 participants (40 FMS, 40 non-FMS) over 65 years were studied.
- Validated questionnaires (FIQ, SF-36, HAQ-DI) and medical records assessed symptoms and severity.
- FMS 2016 classification criteria were used for diagnosis.
Main Results:
- FMS patients showed significantly higher disability (FIQ, HAQ-DI) and lower social functioning (SF-36).
- Geriatric FMS patients had increased use of pain management medications, including opioids and NSAIDs.
Conclusions:
- Geriatric patients with FMS experience worse symptoms and poorer outcomes compared to age-matched controls.
- A clear association exists between FMS and reduced quality of life in the elderly population.
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